Bequest Fulfilled: Perry Okinawa Chief Kimono Recovered
In Los Angeles a century-old pledge tied Commodore Perry to Okinawa chief Maeguku. Chosin Maeguku’s descendant Keiso Higa delivered the ceremonial dancing kimono to Frances Klein of the University of Redlands, via Mainichi reporter Efichi Satto. Klein accepted the historic treasure at Moral Re-Armament headquarters after a long secrecy.
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Matthew C. Perry
Okinawa
Frances Klein
University of Redlands
Efichi Satto
the Mainichi
Keiso Higa
Chogi Maeguku
Commodore Perry
Maeguku
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Perry
Higa
Miss Klein
Mainichi
Los Angeles
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Rangers Reinforce U S Europe Troops
In Frankfurt Germany on March 14 Gen Thomas T Handy says Rangers, among the Army s toughest units, are included in reinforcements in Europe. Lessons from the Korean War sparked a new emphasis on Ranger buildup as the U S commander in Europe notes Rangers are chosen for physical toughness and trained for surprise raids behind enemy lines.
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Germany
Thomas T. Handy
Europe
U.S
Frankfurt Press Club
Births Set Record for Five-year Period
Washington report notes 18.5 million babies born overseas associated with armed forces. During 1946-50 period births reached a record high while 1947 marked a peak 3.876 million births in U.S. history. 1950 death rate estimated at 1.456 million, all-time low.
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Federal Security Agency
National Office of Vital Statistics
Socialite's Long Divorce Wrangle Finally Closing
In Pasadena on March 14, one of California's longest divorce trials nears an end between Mrs Josephine Primm, 49, San Marino socialite, and Ernie Primm, 49, millionaire gambler. The case has produced 120 volumes of testimony since November 6. Superior Judge Kurtz Kauffman took it under submission and may award Mrs Primm custody of their five children most of the time. The disputed community property is about $1,000,000, including a San Marino mansion, Palm Springs and Newport Beach homes, and a Reno hotel.
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California
Josephine Primm
San Marino
Ernie Primm
Kurtz Kauffman
Prima
Palm Springs
Newport Beach
Reno
Welfare Proposals to Be Told at Long Beach Meeting
Ralph Goff of the California Department of Social Welfare will discuss social welfare legislative proposals at a meeting of the American Association of Social Workers Long Beach Harbor Area chapter. Marjorie Tator and Louis Liverman will report. The session begins tomorrow at 7:45 at the YWCA 550 Pacific Ave.
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